Code149 0 Posted February 20, 2011 I haven't noticed any major performance gains or losses. I'm pleased that some (at least one that I know of) of the UI-based glitches is fixed. Overall, there's certainly no reason not to install it. :) UI glitches? Like the context-menu of the Recycle Bin icon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruciz 2 Posted February 20, 2011 It contains 625 fixes for known OS bugs. That is the purpose of a Service Pack, not improving performance or changing your wallpaper. Weird, 625 fixes really SHOULD improve performance. I can't wait to find out if two of those 625 fixes are related to issues I have with windows 7. - headphone jack not detected/swapped when inserted - automatic reboots without notification, after 3AM patches I don't want to automatically install, are applied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+John Teacake 454 Posted February 20, 2011 offtopic, but awesome username. Here's hoping the next season holds its ground :) QFT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frylock86 95 Posted February 20, 2011 Well, I was hoping Microsoft would include some new features in this SP. I guess I will be sticking with XP for the time being, maybe SP2 will see some new features. There's another point for Tuxplorer, since XP, Microsoft hasn't released a SP with new features to make them worthwhile. That's why I like XP better. (Hey, someone has to be that guy!) :laugh: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy 27 Posted February 20, 2011 Well, I was hoping Microsoft would include some new features in this SP. MS adding new features in service packs is an exception, rather than the norm. Win7 is already an mature, worthwhile upgrade to WinXP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hdood 145 Posted February 20, 2011 Weird, 625 fixes really SHOULD improve performance. I can't wait to find out if two of those 625 fixes are related to issues I have with windows 7. - headphone jack not detected/swapped when inserted - automatic reboots without notification, after 3AM patches I don't want to automatically install, are applied. There is absolutely no reason why they would, unless your particular system was affected by a bug that reduced performance for you. In that case, the fix would restore it to the expected level. As for your headphone issues, that is likely a problem with your sound card or hardware (neither are made by Microsoft.) Anyway, if you're "dying" to find out if something is fixed, you can just download the list of included hotfixes and look. It's been out for ages, so I guess you probably don't care that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max84 3 Posted February 20, 2011 I just installed it. Of course there's always the feeling that things run smoother, but probably it's the same. All works fine, though. Windows 7 has rocked, still rocks and will continue to rock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaneHusky 13 Posted February 20, 2011 UI glitches? Like the context-menu of the Recycle Bin icon? The "Open" icon in Windows Explorer with a folder selected was the ugly 'white page and window application' icon. Now it's a folder :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigby 1,577 Posted February 20, 2011 The "Open" icon in Windows Explorer with a folder selected was the ugly 'white page and window application' icon. Now it's a folder :) I just checked and my open icon is ok. May have been just an icon cache issue on your machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nagisan 248 Posted February 20, 2011 I just checked and my open icon is ok. May have been just an icon cache issue on your machine. Yeah, looks fine here too, shows the standard folder icon in the open button when a folder is selected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detection 2,256 Posted February 20, 2011 My experience with SP1 Made absolutely no difference to anything, apart from breaking about 6 programs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frylock86 95 Posted February 20, 2011 My experience with SP1 Made absolutely no difference to anything, apart from breaking about 6 programs What programs? Chances are they were doing something they weren't supposed to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaneHusky 13 Posted February 20, 2011 I just checked and my open icon is ok. May have been just an icon cache issue on your machine. Yeah, looks fine here too, shows the standard folder icon in the open button when a folder is selected. I installed Windows 7 multiple times for different reasons and I always had the ugly icon. I know others that have it too. Strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGM 101 Posted February 20, 2011 Feels a bit snappier on my Q6600 that RTM did, but other than that, nothing. rofl, good one ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoDEAN 68 Posted February 20, 2011 From within Windows 7, How do we verify what version of SP1 we are running? I ask, because RTM was released on the 16th, yet I installed in a week prior. I am not sure if what I installed was a beta or a RC. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hoffman 9 Posted February 20, 2011 Yep had the same thing with the .net optimiser MSCOR... whatever it's called running 100% when the netbook is idle. I think the best bet is to leave the netbook processing it, it should hopefully settle down soon. (Netbook :- MSI U135DX 2GB RAM Atom N470) You really should turn that back on. It was using all of that CPU to do some native compiling of .NET dlls. It is a one time operation, meaning once it's finished it does not take up any CPU anymore. Any .NET program will significantly benefit from that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Code149 0 Posted February 20, 2011 I installed Windows 7 multiple times for different reasons and I always had the ugly icon. I know others that have it too. Strange. It looks right, here too. The only UI glitch I have noticed for a while is the context-menu of the recycle bin that pops up with no fade effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midway40 0 Posted February 20, 2011 I haven't noticed any difference. But my HP Photosmart D110 wireless printer wouldn't work but a simple driver reinstall fixed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detection 2,256 Posted February 20, 2011 What programs? Chances are they were doing something they weren't supposed to. All 3 of my 3DMark's - 06, Vantage and 11 -- Now crash on start, even after reinstalling them, they crash on start Crysis and Crysis Warhead now fail to start, have not tried re-installing them yet. Going to try a fresh install of the official Windows 7 SP1 from Technet at some point, and see if that fixes things, it was a right mess on getting SP1 to install from the installer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlain 113 Posted February 20, 2011 Every now and again (maybe once / 2 -4 weeks) I get a random freeze and have to completely restart. I have fully updated my machine. Will SP1 probably fix this and anyone know what causes these random freezes? Literally everything freezes and nothing can be opened etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
da00 115 Posted February 20, 2011 Whoo.. Parameter Incorrect everytime I try installing SP1. Godammit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigby 1,577 Posted February 21, 2011 Every now and again (maybe once / 2 -4 weeks) I get a random freeze and have to completely restart. I have fully updated my machine. Will SP1 probably fix this and anyone know what causes these random freezes? Literally everything freezes and nothing can be opened etc. Could be a large number of things. I would start with checking your RAM and hard drive for faults (Memtest86+ is what I usually use for RAM testing) and maybe open it up and reseat the memory, make sure your fans are all operating and that the heat sink is not blocked with dust, etc. May also be a software issue, scan for viruses and malware, things like that. Check to see if you have any programs scheduled to run once every few weeks also, it might be causing the issue. It can be hard to track random freezes down but just keep working at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justlooking 1 Posted February 21, 2011 SP1 supposedly fixes this problem http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproperf/thread/5fdb551d-46f0-4819-ab25-568a7655cea4 I'd like to get back to using auto-hide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soldier1st 40 Posted February 21, 2011 It feels slightly better on a Notebook i got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrosive23 87 Posted February 22, 2011 From within Windows 7, How do we verify what version of SP1 we are running? I ask, because RTM was released on the 16th, yet I installed in a week prior. I am not sure if what I installed was a beta or a RC. Thanks Start->run->winver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
